Revenge: Barcelona goes for Man Utd target Ronaldinho

Barcelona have been left reeling by David Beckham's decision to choose Real Madrid over the Nou Camp.

The £25 million move was confirmed last night by Real and Manchester United.

"We have read the news that David Beckham has gone to Real Madrid and it has come like a great bomb for us, it is a big shock," Barcelona press officer Juanjo Castillo said.

"I feel disappointed, we felt this morning that we were very close to talks with Beckham."

Castillo hinted Barca could take revenge on United by signing Paris Saint Germain ace Ronaldinho.

"We are not going to say that we do not mind if Beckham does not come here, we would not have tried so hard if we did, but it is not the end for Barcelona, he was a piece of the great work that we are doing here."

"If he has decided to go somewhere else then we will work to bring in other players of similar importance as Beckham."

"It is no secret that Ronaldinho is one of the players we are looking at, he has always been on our list as have other top players, a deal is very close with Ronaldinho."

Barca president Joan Laporta said, "We have other options aside from Beckham. We were unable to get an agreement (with his representatives) but the members need not worry because we have other options."